NTF Chairman proposes Animal Disease Defense Plan
National Turkey Federation Chairman Carl Wittenburg advocated for protection of the nation’s nearly $441 billion investment in poultry and livestock requiring a forward-looking, mandatory Animal Pest and Disease Prevention Programme […]
New FDA controls don’t go far enough to prevent antibiotic resistance, GAO says
A federal report released by the Government Accountability Office last week says that the FDA’s new controls on the agricultural use of antibiotics fall short of expectations, especially as far as […]
Canadian chicken farmers proud to raise chicken that Canadians trust
Canada’s chicken farmers are appalled by the inaccurate and irresponsible portrayal of Canadian chicken production that is being used to target retail and foodservice companies. Mercy for Animals, a US-based […]
Confirmation hearing goes smoothly for Sonny Perdue to become ag chief
Things could not have gone better for former Gov. Sonny Perdue at his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday even if he had tried. The Trump administration’s nominee to lead the Department […]
Turkey Demand Project to boost consumption
One of the hot topics at February’s annual meeting of the National Turkey Federation (NTF) was the Turkey Demand Project. In 2015, U.S. consumption of turkey was 16.0 pounds per […]
Egg makers are freaked out by the cage-free future
One of the most dramatic changes in the American food production system is now underway in the egg industry. A wave of big restaurants and grocers have committed to switch […]
Commercial flock tests positive for avian flu in Cullman Cty, AL
A flock of commercial poultry at a Cullman County farm has tested positive for low pathogenic avian influenza. The diagnosis was confirmed through Auburn University and the USDA National Veterinary […]
Assemblyman Adam Gray (D-Merced) says “water grab will create valley of despair”
Assemblyman Adam Gray (D-Merced) submitted a letter to the State Water Resources Contro lBoard on Friday, urging the Board to reject the proposed update to the Bay-Delta Plan and start […]
Hybrid Turkeys announces major investments in USA supply chain
Hybrid Turkeys is proud to announce plans for ongoing and future investments in the US turkey industry. In order to deliver industry leading quality products throughout the supply chain, Hybrid […]
Why Trump repealed the ‘Clean Water’ rule
Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 28 ordering the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to roll back the Waters of the United States rule issued […]